Here they are with the black embossing paste spread over them. I used blue painters tape to hold the stencils over the paper so they wouldn't move as I spread the paste over them.

Here are the results after carefully removing the stencils. I let the panel dry overnight.

Remember to wipe off your stencils immediately then wash them thoroughly before the paste dries on them.

I trimmed each stenciled piece close to the edge leaving a small white border on all 4 sides.

For my first card, I added a sentiment stamped strip and die cut butterfly both up on foam - the butterfly has foam just on the center body part so the wings can be folded up to add dimension. I also added purple rhinestones.

I don't particularly like black for sympathy cards - but I think adding the color softens the harshness.

I made a 2nd Sympathy card, rotating the card to its side and using green instead of purple for the accent color.

(funny how changing the color completely changes the look!?)

And for my third card I made a masculine birthday card (always like to have these on hand - and for some reason I think guys need funny sentiments on their cards ???!!!), stamping the sentiment from Off Beat Birthdays by PTI on a sponged panel left over from when I made this card for last month's splatter challenge.

You have until June 24th to link up your CAS cards using Embossing Pastes/Gels - check out the challenge here - where you will also find lots of inspiration from the other talented Design Team members!

What a great way to create focal images for three cards at one time. The black embossing paste is very dramatic and beautiful ... but messy (that is part of the fun!). :) It's so amazing how changing up just the accent colour made such a difference between card 1 and card 2. I love the fun sentiment on your "guy" card. :) xx

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I have loved doing arts and crafts all my life. I live in Massachusetts and am very happily married to Kent who encourages my craftiness! I have one grown son, and two beautiful Russian blue cats.
I started my blog as a place to share my card stamping and paper arts - I hope it inspires you as all of your blogs inspire me!

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